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Following Wednesday’s Kentucky football practice, defensive coordinator Brad White discussed the Cats’ last game at South Carolina and the upcoming game against Georgia.
Local News
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University of KentuckyThe U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the University of Kentucky violated the federal Civil Rights Act through its participation in a conference designed for students of color, particularly its association with the nonprofit PhD Project, which limits participation based on race. -
Daniel R. Patmore/AP/FR83394 APKentucky hasn't carried out an execution since 2008 when its lethal injection practices came under scrutiny. But there's pressure now to resume capital punishment and Gov. Andy Beshear says a regulation needed to proceed with the signing of a death warrant is undergoing review. -
Josh James/WUKYUniversity of Kentucky Police are embracing major technology upgrades as a way of enhancing security on campus, but they're also looking to students and staff to create an atmosphere where individuals feel safer reporting sexual assault. -
NPRDemocrat Andy Beshear has twice won election as governor of Kentucky — thriving in a state that has voted for Donald Trump three times. -
StoryCorps Mobile BoothChristian Adair recounts how being mentored as a child in Kansas inspired his program serving young men and boys of color in Lexington. -
Associated PressThe Kentucky Department of Corrections is expanding its employment education programs to help create more opportunities for people leaving prison.
Radio Shows & Music
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Molly Tuttle stops by WUKY's Rock & Roots and joins host Joe Conkwright.Recorded live on Thursday, August 14, 2025. -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Rodney Crowell Featuring Tyler Bryant (The Twenty One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)), Mt. Joy (Lucy), St Paul & the Broken Bones (Sushi And Coca Cola), Tame Impala (End Of Summer), Alison Krauss & Union Station (One Ray Of Shine), & Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Voodoo Charm)! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Flyte Featuring Aimee Mann (Alabaster), Jade Bird (Save Your Tears), Jeff Tweedy (Enough), The Last Dinner Party (This Is The Killer Speaking), Robert Plant Featuring Suzy Dian (Everybody's Song), & Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown (The New Normal)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Grace Jones, Trouble Funk, Klymaxx, Erykah Badu, George Clinton, Slave, Bonnie Pointer, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Goose (Your Direction), Khatumu (Fire Drill), Counting Crows (With Love From A To Z), Grant-Lee Phillips (She Knows Me), & Warren Haynes Featuring Derek Trucks (These Changes)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsThe University of Kentucky’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced six productions that will make up its 2025-26 season. The offerings are a dynamic mix of classical, contemporary and thought-provoking performances. Program chair Susie Thiel joins Tom Musgrave for a preview of coming attractions. -
PodcastsThis week Josh and Joe dig into dessert and sample some snacks, from sweet to savory and all tastes in-between.Support The Farmers' Market Report on 91.3, WUKY with a donation at wuky.org. -
PodcastsLast month new federal guidance from Health and Human Services Cabinet Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. regarding acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, sent shockwaves throughout the medical community. Dr. Greg speaks one-on-one with Kentucky Cabinet for Health Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack about what patients, particularly pregnant women, should do in the wake of the new recommendations. -
PodcastsOctober's 250Lex theme explores Lexington's history as the "Horse Capital of the World." We talk with Hallie Hardy, executive director of Visit Horse Country, which is celebrating its own 10 year anniversary with numerous equine-related events happening all this month. We also run down some exciting new things happening at the Lexington History Museum.
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